Nigerian First Lady Hails Super Falcons’ Olympic Games Qualification
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has congratulated the country’s women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, for qualifying for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
In a message she personally signed, the First Lady said the qualification was a big feat. She urged the players to go ahead and do the country proud by winning the female soccer gold at the Olympics.
Dear Super Falcons,
Congratulations our Super Falcons @NGSuper_Falcons .
Ending a 16-year Olympic jinx is no small feat, and your perseverance and commitment have truly paid off. Your hard work, resilience, and team spirit have brought glory to Nigeria and inspired countless… pic.twitter.com/7hhnfxGcBy— Sen Oluremi Tinubu, CON (@SenRemiTinubu) April 10, 2024
“Dear Super Falcons, Congratulations our Super Falcons,” the First Lady said. “Ending a 16-year Olympic jinx is no small feat and your perseverance and commitment have truly paid off.”
“Your hard work, resilience and team spirit have brought glory to Nigeria and inspired countless young girls across the country to pursue their dreams fearlessly.”
“I am so proud of all your achievements. Your journey doesn’t end here; it’s just the beginning of an even greater adventure. Make Nigeria proud, Super Falcons! Bring home the gold.”
Nigeria beat South Africa 1-0 in the first leg of the Olympic Games qualifiers, before both sides played out a goalless draw in the second leg as the Super Falcons progressed after winning 1-0 on aggregate.
The Super Falcons will face Spain, Japan and Brazil in Group C of the women’s football event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in France.
